The Nature Of Mathematics Aim

(It is a reflection from Prof. Dr. Marsigit, M.A’s article). 


Many perceptions about the aim of mathematics education.Teachers argued that the goal of mathematics is to understand mathematical concepts, gain knowledge of mathematics, and achieve the ideas expressed in the syllabus.
In essence, what the students learn to be useful in real life. So that, students not only learn the concepts, but it is required to implement it. Therefore We need for learning mathematics by case approach in life.

This is a challenge for teachers to be able to modify the math becomes a way to make students more creative, able to think critically, be able to communicate well and are able to solve the problem. All of that, can be obtained if teachers apply learning "student centered" in the classroom.